At least two things can be expected every spring: flowers booming and the return of farmers markets.

Check out the Daily Press' guide on when and where to shop.

City Center Farmers Market: Located across the street from Anne Taylor Loft in Newport News, this market happens from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday beginning May 11. Vendors sell free-range meat, fresh bread, dog treats and more. More info: citycenteratoysterpoint.com.

Christopher Newport University Farmers Market: The Newport News university hosts four markets on Thursdays beginning March 30. The market runs from 3 to 6 p.m. outside the David Student Union, which is on the Great Lawn next to the library. More info: facebook.com/FarmersMarketCNU.

Dean & Don's: This farmers market returns for its 50th season April 5 in Newport News and Hampton. The Newport News stand will operate from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday at 12601 Warwick Boulevard and the Hampton location will run from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at 600 LaSalle Avenue. More info: deananddons.com, 757-930-2707 (Newport News) or 757-722-3161 (Hampton).

Mathews Farmers Market: Find this market in Mathews historic Courthouse Green for vendors selling fruits, vegetables, plans, baked goods and handcrafted items. Gardening demonstrations are even held on the occasional Saturday. The market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from April 1 to Oct. 28. More info: mathewsmainstreet.org.

Smithfield Farmers Market: Located in the heart of downtown Smithfield, this farmers market begins April 1 and will run every Saturday through October. The market is from 9 a.m. to noon at 115 Main Street and includes vendors selling Greek pastries, seasonal harvests, jewelery, pasture-raised meats and alpaca yarn. More info: smithfieldfarmersmarket.org or 757-375-3031.

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Williamsburg Farmers Market: Regularly pulling in national recognition, Williamsburg's Farmers Market returned for its 15th year March 25. The market runs from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday at Colonial Williamsburg's Merchant Square. More than 30 vendors partake in setlling produce, peanuts, honey, fresh pasta and more. More info: williamsburgfarmersmarket.com or 757-259-3768.

Wood's Orchards Farm Market: This Hampton market has been owned and operated by the same family since 1943. Pick-your-own strawberries or pumpkins (depending on the season) or shop for fresh produce. The store is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at 183 E Mercury Boulevard. More info: 757-722-2873.

Yorktown Market Days: This waterfront market begins April 29 and runs Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon until Oct. 28 near Riverwalk Landing. More than 35 vendors participate and the market even hosts specialized days like the Fitness Market (May 13) and Pet Day (Sep. 9). More info: yorkcounty.gov or 757-877-2933.